Technology

PLATFORMS have for the first time become the largest distributor of ISA funds, according to new IMA figures, adding fuel to the argument that wraps will eventually dominate financial services.

The area of technology known as Management Information (MI) is the final great hurdle to fully implementing TCF, according to a discussion chaired by Ernst & Young.

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Progress from Royal Liver has re-launched its website to enable different types of advisers and users to easily access the information they want, based on their relationship they have with the provider.

Smaller mortgage intermediary firms are being urged to look to the technology being used by bigger players in the industry to counter criticism of processes by the FSA.

The reformed Skandia/Selestia wrap proposition is likely to follow a rebate or bundled charging structure when it launches later this year, officials at the firm say.

THE development of wraps in the UK could deal a killer blow to insurance companies, according to a new report from Morgan Stanley.

IFAs using the Friends Provident and Standard Life wrap platforms will be able to access real time valuations on their existing investment and pensions business with the two life companies.

THE UK's first electronic bond application system, which promises to slash processing time from days down to minutes, has been created by the The Hartford.

A FREE ISA guide helping intermediaries communicate with their clients during the ISA season has been launched by website Marketing-hub. co.uk